Sledge, Hinckley named Expos Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year
September 13, 2003 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Edmonton Trappers News Release
The Montreal Expos today named outfielder Terrmel Sledge and left-handed pitcher Michael Hinckley their Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year. Player Development Director Adam Wogan made the announcement.
Sledge, 26, hit .324 with 26 doubles, nine triples, 22 home runs, 92 RBI and 13 stolen bases in 131 Triple-A games to lead Edmonton to a second consecutive first-place finish in the Northern Division of the Pacific Coast League. Sledge's offensive effort earned him an invitation to the Triple-A All-Star Game and a spot on the All-Pacific Coast League team. A three-time Edmonton Player of the Month (April, May and August), Sledge was acquired in September of 2000 in the deal that sent catcher Chris Widger to Seattle.
Hinckley went a combined 13-5 with a 3.14 ERA in 27 starts for Single-A Savannah and Brevard County this season. The 20-year-old was named Savannah Pitcher of the Month in June and July before a late-season promotion resulted in another Pitcher of the Month citation with Brevard County in August. Hinckley, the Expos' third-round selection in the 2001 First-Year Player Draft out of Moore (OK) High, led all Montreal minor leaguers in wins (13) and strikeouts (134), while his three complete games tied for the organization lead.
Pacific Coast League Stories from September 13, 2003
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